After Facing Severe Backlash, Japanese Public Schools Abolish Rule To Check Colour Of Students¡¯ Bras

Japanese schools have a reputation for enforcing some bizarre rules, and some are really shocking to say the least. Like the one where students are required to don all-white underwear.

But after sever criticism from the citizens, the absurd rule is being abolished, NewsOnJapan reported.

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This school rule has been called out for violating human rights and privacy as some staff members in school would reportedly check the underwear of students when they change for their sports activity. Some even tug on the bra straps of female students.

After the rule faced flak and parents termed it 'disgusting', one governing body decided that there had to be a change. The Saga¡¯s Prefecture board of education carried out a study of questionable regulations at 51 administered middle and high schools, finding that 14 of them had a white-underwear requirement.

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Students can now rejoice as the board came to an agreement to abolish the rule. According to News On Japan, starting from the upcoming school year of 2021 in Japan, no checks will be carried out on the colour of students¡¯ underwear.

Meanwhile, the board has also abolished rules that required the designations of different uniforms for male and female students, in a bid to be more accommodating to anyone who identifies as non-binary or gender fluid.

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In addition, the three schools that required students to submit documentation that their non-black or curly hair is natural have done away with the need for such certification.

Additionally, two schools opted to abolish a rule that says they¡¯re not permitted to have lap blankets in schools. Many students in the country often opt to use blankets in schools as they often don¡¯t heat school buildings, even in winter.

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